Resistance Selectable Exercise Device

ABSTRACT

A resistance selectable exercise device for performing upper body, leg, and arm exercises includes a pair of posts, each of which has an upper end and a lower end. A rod, which is engaged to and extends between the upper ends, is configured to be grasped in one or both hands of a user. Each of a pair of wheels is engaged to the lower end of a respective post so that the wheel is perpendicular to a plane defined by the pair of posts. The wheels allow locomotion of the posts across a surface. A bracket is engaged to and extends between the posts and is positioned between the upper ends and the lower ends of the posts. Each of a set of weights is selectively engageable to the bracket. The weights provide resistance to the user in moving the rod relative to the user and the surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention.

The disclosure relates to exercise devices and more particularly pertains to a new exercise device for performing upper body, leg, and arm exercises. The present invention discloses an exercise device comprising a bracket and a rod, which extend between posts, and a plurality of weights, which are selectively engageable to the bracket. The weights provide resistance to a pivoting motion of the posts relative to a user and a surface upon which the pair of posts is positioned. Selectively lockable wheels engaged to the posts enable locomotion of the exercise device and exercises wherein movement of one or more posts upon the wheels is required.

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98.

The prior art relates to exercise devices, and in particular to exercise devices primarily intended for use in a standing position. Such prior art devices may provide resistance via hydraulic cylinders or springs and may be fixedly attached to a floor or to a base. What is lacking in the prior art is an exercise device having selectively lockable wheels, which enable locomotion of the exercise device and exercises wherein movement of the device upon the wheels is required, and which utilizes a plurality of weights to provide resistance to a pivoting motion of the device relative to a user and a surface upon which the pair of posts is positioned.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a pair of posts, each of which has an upper end and a lower end. A rod is engaged to and extends between the upper ends and is configured to be grasped in one or both hands of a user. Each of a pair of wheels is engaged to the lower end of a respective post so that the wheel is perpendicular to a plane defined by the pair of posts. The wheels are configured to allow locomotion of the posts across a surface. A bracket is engaged to and extends between the posts and is positioned between the upper ends and the lower ends of the posts. Each of a set of weights is selectively engageable to the bracket and is configured to provide resistance to the user in moving the rod relative to the user and the surface.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of a resistance selectable exercise device according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an end view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an isometric perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a flow diagram for a method of exercising with an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new exercise device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6 , the resistance selectable exercise device 10 generally comprises a pair of posts 12, each of which has an upper end 14 and a lower end 16. Each post 12 comprises an upper section 18 and a lower section 20, with the upper section 18 being selectively extensible from the lower section 20 so that the post 12 is selectively length adjustable.

A plurality of first holes 22 is positioned in the upper sections 18. A pair of second holes 24 is positioned singly in the lower sections 20. Each second hole 24 is positioned to be selectively aligned with a respective first hole 22. The second hole 24 and the respective first hole 22 thus are positioned for insertion of a respective pin 26 to fixedly position the upper section 18 relative to the lower section 20.

A rod 28, which is engaged to and extends between the upper ends 14, is configured to be grasped in one or both hands of a user. The rod 28 is padded so that the rod 28 is securely and comfortably graspable.

Each of a pair of wheels 30 is engaged to the lower end 16 of a respective post 12 so that the wheel 30 is perpendicular to a plane 32 defined by the pair of posts 12. The wheels 30 are configured to allow locomotion of the posts 12 across a surface. The wheels 30 are selectively lockable to prevent the wheels 30 from rotating. As shown in FIG. 4 , each wheel 30 is positioned on a respective one of opposed end faces 34 of the pair of posts 12. As will become apparent, the wheels 30 being positioned on the opposed end faces 34 reduces a likelihood of the wheels 30 coming into contact with feet of the user during the performance of exercises.

A bracket 36 is engaged to and extends between the posts 12 and is positioned between the upper ends 14 and the lower ends 16 of the posts 12. Each of a set of weights 38 is selectively engageable to the bracket 36 and is configured to provide resistance to the user in moving the rod 28 relative to the user and the surface. The resistance selectable exercise device 10 enables a variety of resistance exercises, such as, but not limited to, one and two arm landmine presses, curls, deadlifts, rows, and the like.

The bracket 36 may comprise a pair of first plates 40. Each first plate 40 is engaged to a respective one of opposed side faces 42 of the pair of posts 12 so that the pair of first plates 40 defines a slot 44. Each weight 38 comprises a second plate 46 and a third plate 48. The third plate 48 is engaged to the second plate 46 so that a cross-sectional profile 50 of the weight 38 is T-shaped. The second plate 46 is positioned to be inserted into the slot 44. The third plate 48 engages the pair of first plates 40 to removably engage the weight 38 to the bracket 36.

The present invention also anticipates alternative configurations of the bracket 36 and the weights 38, which allow the weights 38 to be selectively engaged to the bracket 36. These alternative configurations may include, but are not limited to, brackets 36 with hooks configured to engage holed weights 38, magnetized weights 38 configured to engage a ferromagnetic bracket 36, and the like.

Each of a plurality of slats 52 is positioned in the slot 44 and extends between the first plates 40 so that the plurality of slats 52 defines a plurality of slits 54. Each slit 54 is positioned for insertion of a respective second plate 46. As shown in FIG. 4 , the plurality of slats 52 may comprise four slats 52, which define five slits 54. The present invention anticipates the plurality of slats 52 comprising other numbers of slats 52, such as one to three slats 52 or five or more slats 52.

In use, the resistance selectable exercise device 10 enables a method of exercising 56. The method 56 comprises a first step 58 of providing to a user a resistance selectable exercise device 10 according to the specification above. A second step 60 of the method 56 is positioning the wheels 30 at desired points on the surface. A third step 62 of the method 56 is selectively locking one or both of the wheels 30 so that one or both of the wheels 30 are prevented from rotating along the surface. A fourth step 64 of the method 56 is adjusting the posts 12 to position the bracket 36 at a desired distance from the wheels 30. A fifth step 66 of the method 56 is engaging respective weights 38 to the bracket 36 to provide a targeted level of resistance. A sixth step 68 of the method 56 is grasping the rod 28 in one or both hands. A seventh step 70 of the method 56 is moving the rod 28 relative to the user and the surface to perform a resistance exercise.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

Amendments in the claims: (struck-through parts deleted and underlined parts added):
 1. A resistance selectable exercise device comprising: a pair of posts, each post having an upper end and a lower end; a rod engaged to and extending between the upper ends of the posts, wherein the rod is configured for grasping in one or both hands of a user; a pair of wheels, each wheel being engaged to the lower end of a respective post, such that. the wheel is perpendicular to a plane defined by the pair of posts, wherein the wheels are configured for locomotion of the posts across a surface; a bracket engaged to and extending between the posts and being positioned between the upper ends and the lower ends of the posts; a set of weights, each weight being selectively engageable to the bracket, wherein the weight is configured for providing resistance to the user in moving the rod relative to the user and the surface; wherein the bracket comprises a pair of first plates, each first plate being engaged to a respective one of opposed side faces of the pair of posts, such that the pair of first plates defines a slot; and wherein each weight comprises a second plate and a third plate, the third plate being engaged to the second plate, such that a cross-sectional profile of the weight is T-shaped, such that the second plate is positioned for insertion into the slot, positioning the third plate for engaging the pair of first plates for removably engaging the weight to the bracket.
 2. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 1, wherein each post comprises an upper section and a lower section, the upper section being selectively extensible from the lower section, such that the post is selectively length adjustable.
 3. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 2, further including: a plurality of first holes positioned in the upper sections; and a pair of second holes positioned singly in the lower sections, such that each second hole is positioned for selectively aligning with a respective first hole, positioning the second hole and the respective first hole for insertion of a respective pin for fixedly positioning the upper section relative to the lower section.
 4. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 1, wherein the rod is padded, such that the rod is securely and comfortably graspable.
 5. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 1, wherein the wheels are selectively lockable, such that the wheels are prevented from rotating.
 6. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 1, wherein each wheel is positioned on a respective one of opposed end faces of the pair of posts.
 7. (canceled) The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 1, wherein: the bracket comprises a pair of first plates, each first plate being engaged to a respective one of opposed side faces of the pair of posts, such that the pair of first plates defines a slot; and each weight comprises a second plate and a third plate, the third plate being engaged to the second plate, such that a cross-sectional profile of the weight is T-shaped, such that the second plate is positioned for insertion into the slot, positioning the third plate for engaging the pair of first plates for removably engaging the weight to the bracket.
 8. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 1, further including a plurality of slats, each slat being positioned in the slot and extending between the first plates, such that the plurality of slats defines a plurality of slits, such that each slit is positioned for insertion of a respective second plate.
 9. The resistance selectable exercise device of claim 8, wherein the plurality of slats comprises four slats defining five slits.
 10. (canceled)
 11. A resistance selectable exercise device comprising: a pair of posts, each post having an upper end and a lower end, each post comprising an upper section and a lower section, the upper section being selectively extensible from the lower section, such that the post is selectively length adjustable; a plurality of first holes positioned in the upper sections; a pair of second holes positioned singly in the lower sections, such that each second hole is positioned for selectively aligning with a respective first hole, positioning the second hole and the respective first hole for insertion of a respective pin for fixedly positioning the upper section relative to the lower section; a rod engaged to and extending between the upper ends of the posts, wherein the rod is configured for grasping in one or both hands of a user, the rod being padded, such that the rod is securely and comfortably graspable; a pair of wheels, each wheel being engaged to the lower end of a respective post, such that the wheel is perpendicular to a plane defined by the pair of posts, wherein the wheels are configured for locomotion of the posts across a surface, the wheels being selectively lockable, such that the wheels are prevented from rotating, each wheel being positioned on a respective one of opposed end faces of the pair of posts; a bracket engaged to and extending between the posts and being positioned between the upper ends and the lower ends of the posts, the bracket comprising a pair of first plates, each first plate being engaged to a respective one of opposed side faces of the pair of posts, such that the pair of first plates defines a slot; a set of weights, each weight being selectively engageable to the bracket, wherein the weight is configured for providing resistance to the user in moving the rod relative to the user and the surface, each weight comprising a second plate and a third plate, the third plate being engaged to the second plate, such that a cross-sectional profile of the weight is T-shaped, such that the second plate is positioned for insertion into the slot, positioning the third plate for engaging the pair of first plates for removably engaging the weight to the bracket; and a plurality of slats, each slat being positioned in the slot and extending between the first plates, such that the plurality of slats defines a plurality of slits, such that each slit is positioned for insertion of a respective second plate, the plurality of slats comprising four slats defining five slits. 